A Day in the Life of a Homeless Person

A Day in the Life of a Homeless Person

Droplets randomly tapped on my body, a splash of water hit my legs and I suddenly felt the cold, hard pavement beneath the newspapers. Sleeping on the street…this was my reality, a bad dream? no it was my life. The shopkeeper began yelling, “Get outta here, you...
Tiny Town Shares Big Life Lessons

Tiny Town Shares Big Life Lessons

I grew up in Chattanooga and have lived here my whole life. I love my city and it’s people. I grew up in a tiny little Montessori school in the downtown area and witnessed different parts of my hometown. I remember harvesting plums and peaches from the fruit trees in...
Big City with Big Issues

Big City with Big Issues

Nashville has been transitioning into a big city for a while now, and while Nashvillians are getting to enjoy the perks of living in such a vibrant place, we should not forget the problems that become accentuated as our city grows in size and number. Homelessness is...
It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village

 Homelessness is prevalent in our area; you can see that every time you go to Nashville. As sad of an issue that it is, it is almost sadder to think about the teens, people my age, who are without a home. While I can’t fully understand their situations, it helps...
Why TOC is Important?

Why TOC is Important?

 The reason why I love being apart of Threads of Care is because of the impact it has on my community. Threads of Care gives struggling people the chance to make a change. Giving a struggling person clothing can change their life. It gives them one less thing to...